No place like home, right?!?

Republican My Entire Life — And Now It Feels Like a Breakup

I have been a Republican my entire life. I don’t want to say it has defined me, but as I sit here trying to make sense of how I got to this pivotal moment, it honestly feels like a breakup.

After 30 years of helping Republicans win elections in Madison County, it feels like the party has turned its back on me.

I served this nation as a Republican 2007-2009. And when the great divide really started during the first Obama switchover 2008, I was attacked for my party choice back then too.

Fast forward to 2020 to 2025 — when I needed the Madison County, the State of Indiana, and/or the Republican Party I almost took a bullet for, they were nowhere to be found.

When I finally did find them, I realized the Republican Party I believed in had been replaced by something else entirely: a political machine built on favoritism, insider protection, and political nepotism right here in Madison County, Indiana.

And wherever there’s political nepotism, there’s almost always corruption — or at minimum, built-in favoritism.

The best example is when elected officials surround themselves with “yes men” and “yes women.” Nobody in the inner circle ever tells them their behavior is off. So, they make decisions that benefit a handful of people, while using Republican symbolism to run a party that once stood for something solid.

Let’s talk about what I learned this week (01/23/2026).

Chloe Anagnos is the wife of HD36 Kyle Pierce.

Kyle started running for office in Madison County around the 2020 election during the pandemic lockdown. Chloe live in Marion County at the time. Ironically, Kyle Pierce was a Russ Willis pick. So, it’s no surprise to me that Pierce turned out to be a dud.

Even worse, Kyle Pierce allows his wife to act rude and mean toward anyone who challenges “the club.” Chloe has made false claims about me not being in good standing with the Republican Party and come to find out last Friday, is she party flipped. Chloe's voting history shows she used to vote as a Democrat.

I genuinely thought these people were supposed to be Republicans, pro-Constitution, and a pro–First Amendment family.

Come to find out, the Constitution

only applies when it benefits them.

Neither Kyle Pierce or Chloe Anagnos, seems to mind silencing opposition (me) — and it’s supposed to be illegal.

But apparently, nobody around has jurisdiction to keep politicians (or their spouses) in check anymore.

Don't forget the Kyle Pierce and Chloe Anagnos were bussed in by the establishment for an easy win 2020.

They formed their political narrative during the Pandemic Lockdown. Both of Pierce & Anagnos forget that some of us locals grew up here and can spot out all their spun story lies. Almost like it was written by a lyrical maven of some sort, dead set on world domination.

It doesn't matter if it's true,

as long as it gets Kyle Pierce votes, right?!?

For example, they were so active in their community. What Community?!? Indianapolis or Fishers or Elhart or DC or Anderson, IN? The Narrative shaped right here in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana in less than 5 years.

Chloe Anagnos is from up North and raised with a silver spoon, and Kyle Pierce is from Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana. (Plants)

Nowadays, Politicians and their spouses run amuck attacking anything that doesn’t align with their party agenda, alongside the political nepotites of Madison County who call themselves the Madison County Republican Party.

And I’m done pretending that’s normal.

Here is a picture of an event flyer for 01/30/2026:

What do you see?!? Who is behind the scenes? Who is the organizer of this event? Is it the "Political Nepotites" helping recycle the same old "Violating Our Rights Politicians"

or is this the politicians that help politically insulate corruption and play petty politics in Madison County or All the above? hmmmm

Local Republican Event that fails to meet basic marketing questions. Who is the host or the people behind the flyers?

Why do we keep voting for people who want our votes, but can't stand our voices?

First thing that sticks out is the organizers are hiding behind symbols with front men and women that don't care about voters in Indiana. Let me fill in some blanks and talk about these politicians.

WHAT I see a bunch of Politicians/people that should be voted out of office because they aligned with Political Nepotism to get voted in and support it to stay in power.

As I scrolled social media this morning 01/26/2026, I came across a post promoting an event scheduled for this coming Friday 01/30/2026 (Photo above). Ironically the morning after our Town Hall Meeting of the Minds event. Interesting placement.

The event is being hosted by 3 groups operating under the banner of the “Madison County Republican Party,” including the Madison County Republican Women’s Club and the Madison County Young Republicans Club.

That should concern voters and citizens alike because multiple people sit on one or more of the boards. They tag team on these groups which allows for political pettiness to rule local Politics.

These are the same entrenched circles that have worked to elevate and protect political power associated with Diego Morales and Todd Rokita in Madison County — including three members of the Culp family, and HD36 Kyle Pierce and his wife, Chloe Anagnos. Plus, the Gardners, and several other families like the Likens from Perkinsville, IN where my ancestors started.

NOTE: Three candidates with documented residency concerns in the 2020 Election were endorsed by Russ Willis include Secretary of State Diego Morales, HD36 Kyle Pierce, and (D) Kenneth Hodson.

It’s also important to note that Kelli Heuer was aligned with Team Russ Willis, while Rick Gardner was aligned with Team Culp. Heuer was on Willi's Boards (The Lincoln Club) Additionally, multiple members of Rick Gardner’s family work in local Madison County Government, raising ongoing concerns about political nepotism and insider influence.

Today, these political circles have consolidated into one connected power structure. Full of Favoritism, Pay to Play Parties, P.A.C.s, and Political Nepotism in multiple leadership roles. Some say we have more of a uni-party in Madison County, Indiana.

Seeing that event announcement hit a nerve, because it’s not sitting well in my soul — especially after what I’ve experienced from this same political machine since October 2023. It's 2026 currently and if they really wanted to unite it could have happened by now.

However, they chose character assassination and lies.

Which raises major red flags for me. It just so happens I love to expose corruption. So, if they are corrupt then no wonder none of them like me.

I’m a combat veteran, and instead of being treated with basic respect, I have been attacked, targeted, and publicly mischaracterized for over 2.5 years.

At one point, Jennifer Culp even filed a false protective order against me and my husband, Aaron Kapuściński — and nobody in their inner circle seemed to care.

Even worse, many people have accepted the false narrative being pushed about me simply because it’s easier than asking questions. The truth is: they keep their power as long as the public believes I’m the “problem,” even though they can’t clearly explain what I supposedly did. That’s because the story isn’t based on facts — it’s based on defamation, slander, and social intimidation.

What did I really do? I stopped playing along with their Madison County takeover agenda in October 2023.

I got upset after realizing I was being used as a photo op and an endorsement tool for one of their allies — without respect, transparency, or honesty.

I have firsthand experience with how mean and controlling this group of Politicians can be. And once I became publicly allied with Katherine Callahan, the behavior toward me got worse. Then I watched — up close — how many of these same people treated Katherine in both public and private spaces. I dubbed some of the men & women behind the logo, "the Mean Girls of Petty Politics".

That was the moment I knew I would never again vote for, endorse, or support candidates protected by the current Madison County Republican (R.I.N.O.) power structure — especially with Kelli Heuer and career-political operators like Rick Gardner at the helm of the Republican Party of Madison County, IN.

Some of the people behind the scenes may be nice people to some extent. However, they do shady things behind the scenes, play coy when they get caught, and then scapegoat to get out of it. Madison County Community is suffering instead of prospering, because a handful of people play with our Tax Money, waste it on Clock Towers, and buildings we can't all use.

Yeah… no place like home, right? 😏

Home is where the roots are, where you know the people, the problems, and the history — and where you don’t get to walk away when things get messy. It’s easy to talk ideas from afar. It’s a lot harder to stay, take hits, and still work toward fixing what’s broken because this is home.

Sometimes loving your community means calling it out, sticking around, and doing the uncomfortable work anyway. That’s not disloyalty — that’s commitment.

And honestly? Anyone who’s never been tested at home probably hasn’t been tested at all.

Madison County, Indiana is my home.

I don’t know anywhere else in the world the way I know Anderson and the rest of this county.

I’ve lived the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable parts of it. I’ve watched decisions get made, systems fail, and neighbors pay the price. Leaving isn’t some easy option — and even if it were, I wouldn’t take it.

So yes, I’m going to share my opinion.

Not because I want attention.

Not because I think I’m always right.

But because when you actually live here, raise a family here, and deal with the consequences here, staying silent isn’t responsible.

This is my home.

That gives me both the right and the obligation to speak up.

Flyer Breakdown for those that don't know?!?

Elected Official Outline/Scorecards

1.) Senator Mike Gaskill

2.) HD36 Kyle Pierce

3.) HD 31 Lori Gross Reeves

4.) HD 35 Elizabeth Rowray

5.) HD 53 Ethan Lawson

6.) HD 88 Chris Jeter

If you don’t already know who the host organizations are, good luck figuring it out from this basic flyer alone.

Unfortunately, I do know — because I’ve had direct run-ins with the individuals now in charge since 2020.

So, let’s break down the three logos on the flyer first, followed by the elected officials connected to them.

Left to Right.

1.) Madison County Republican Women’s Club (MCRWC)

This is a newly configured board that operates in close alignment with HD36 Kyle Pierce and his wife, Chloe Anagnos, who now serves as President of the Indiana Federation of Republican Women. The group continues to support the Culps and has been associated with ongoing concerns about political nepotism and hostile treatment toward combat veterans who served this nation as Republicans.

Individuals connected to this group include Kelli Heuer (Chair of the Madison County Republican Party), Jennifer Culp (City Council), Rachel Landers (City Council), Linda Smith (Madison County Clerk), along with other spouses and elected officials. Several of these individuals have been involved in efforts that appear aimed at discouraging or silencing voter participation during their time in Madison County government.

Any group of elected officials that works to suppress voter voices should raise serious concerns about Integrity, transparency, and oversite to name a few.

Left to right: City Councilwoman Jennifer Culp; Chloe Anagnos, wife of HD36 Kyle Pierce and a Washington, D.C. lobbyist; Connie Gardner, wife of Commissioner Rick Gardner; City Councilwoman Rachel Landers; and Kelli Heuer, Chair of the Madison County Republican Party. (Pro Political Nepotism)

NOTE:

At first glance, it may be hard to imagine that individuals who present themselves this way would engage in petty or exclusionary politics. Yet time and again, their actions suggest a willingness to do whatever it takes to maintain power. When confronted, they often retreat into denial or play coy rather than address concerns directly.

2.) Madison County Republican Party (MCRP)

After Russ Willis stepped down, the party had an opportunity to rebuild with new leadership. Instead, many familiar figures were recycled into positions of influence — effectively preserving the same power structure and allowing political nepotism to continue. Key figures associated with this structure include Kelli Heuer, Commissioner Rick Gardner, Nick Freeman (who also sits on the MCYR board), and Kyra Wilkinson.

Left to right: VP Chair/County Commissioner Slick Rick Gardner, Kyra Wilkinson, Chair Kelli Heuer, 1st Lady Beckwith, LT Gov. Micah Beckwith, and Nick Freeman who got promoted to several boards from local to state level?!?

3.) Madison County Young Republicans (MCYR)

This group is closely associated with Nick Freeman, further reinforcing the overlap between boards and the consolidation of influence across organizations. The alignment between MCYR leadership and established political figures has contributed to concerns about the group functioning more as an extension of insider politics than as an independent organization representing young Republican voters.

Left to right: Madison County Republican Party Chair Kelli Heuer; radio personality Tony Kinnett; Nick Freeman and his wife; two unidentified individuals; and Chloe Anagnos with HD36 Kyle Pierce.

The current board members of the Madison County Young Republicans:

Chairman Nickolas Freeman, Vice Chairman Josh Gaskill, Treasurer Jonathan Culp, and Secretary Cassidy Goodling.

Political Action Committees are all of a sudden, the norm in Madison County, and they just happen to be led by people who have lived here less than 5 years. No wonder none of us knew who they were back in 2020-2024.

Both Nick Freeman and Kyle Pierce relocated to Madison County during the pandemic lockdown timeframe. Russ Willis signed off on Kyle Pierce’s candidacy during the 2020 election cycle. Pierce did not have 2 primaries in Madison County, Indiana before he ran against Terri Austin for HD36.

As a lifelong, born-and-raised Madison County resident, I find it deeply troubling that individuals who are not from this community have moved here and quickly positioned themselves to exert control over local politics—while behaving dismissively and rudely toward longtime residents in the process.

I welcome new people and new ideas. What I do not support is a political agenda imposed on a community I nearly died defending while serving this nation—especially when that agenda begins with harassment, character attacks, and efforts to silence dissent.

If this is what passes for leadership, then congratulations: the new R.I.N.O. brand of Madison County Politicians appear to be stacking the deck with political nepotism rather than accountability or respect for the people who have always called this place home.

Conclusion: The Hosts and the Pattern:

When I look at the hosts alone, a clear pattern emerges family members of multiple elected officials and individuals aligned with Team Culp or Team Pierce or Team Gardner and Team Gaskill. ALL connected to Political Nepotism.

What I see is the same group of people who have ignored my election complaints, normalized political nepotism, and enabled conduct that points to deeper problems of accountability and corruption.

What’s most troubling is that those entrusted with leadership have allowed individuals who are not from this community to step into positions of influence in Madison County — despite a lack of qualification, experience, or accountability to the people who live here.

I believe leadership should be earned, not inherited or insulated. As a combat veteran, I know what real leadership looks like. These are not people I would follow into a war zone, and they are not people I will ever endorse politically. I have seen enough to know that many of them operate as political puppets — protected by nepotism, shielded from consequences, and more loyal to the machine than to the voters.

And that is exactly why this matters.

I started this breakdown thinking it would take just a few minutes. Several hours later, I realized I hadn’t even made it past the hosts.

Sorry—not sorry.

If these groups can’t produce a simple flyer that clearly tells voters who’s hosting, who’s involved, and who’s accountable at first glance, it raises a bigger question:

what else are they willing to obscure or hide on behalf of candidates?

Transparency shouldn’t be optional.

NOTE: I am not allowed to attend this breakfast event to hear what they are talking about. So not sure how it's a private club full of elected officials that feel the bylaws supersede the U.S. Constitution. BUT here we are.

This is a pic of multiple members of the Madison County Republican Women's Club that partake in petty politics.

2025-2026 Madison County Republican Party standing with the LT Gov Micah Beckwith and his wife.

Photo of Madison County Young Republicans Nick Freeman standing with Kyle Pierce and his wife Chloe Anagnos.

1.) FIRST Politician - Elected Official UP is Senator Mike Gaskill.

I have supported, endorsed, and/or voted for a Gaskill since as long as I can remember. I have personally reached out to him several times in the past couple of years and he has never once returned my calls or emails.

✔️ Who is Indiana State Senator Mike Gaskill?

Mike Gaskill is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 25, which includes Madison County and portions of Hamilton County. He has served in the Senate since 2018 and currently holds a leadership role within the Republican caucus. Pro Political Nepotism.

📌 Personal & Professional Background

Education: Gaskill graduated from Pendleton Heights High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Anderson University.

Career: Before entering the legislature, he worked in insurance and financial services and owns a business in Anderson, Indiana.

Community Involvement: He is involved with the First Baptist Church of Anderson and has been active in local community groups.

📊 Political Career

State Senate: Gaskill was first elected to the Indiana Senate in 2018 and continues to serve after redistricting shifted him into District 25.

Leadership Role: He serves as Assistant Majority Floor Leader for Parliamentary Affairs in the Senate Republican caucus.

📋 Committee Assignments

Senator Gaskill’s committee work reflects a range of policy areas:

Chair, Senate Committee on Elections — a key committee for election law, procedures, and oversight.

Member, Family and Children Services Committee

Member, Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee

Member, Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee

Serving as chair of Elections gives him significant influence over legislation related to voter laws and election administration.

⚖️ Legislative Activity & Positions

Gaskill has sponsored and voted on legislation across a range of topics, including:

Redistricting: He chaired the Senate Elections Committee when a controversial congressional redistricting bill moved forward in late 2025.

Voting & Electoral Policy: His role as elections committee chair involves shaping and advancing changes to election-related law.

Other Legislation: Gaskill has been listed on bills related to matters like tax policy and human services (e.g., SB0012).

According to a legislative summary, his voting record includes support for measures affecting elections, school board election structure, and restrictions on certain diversity-related programs.

🏛️ Political Profile & Public Statements

Gaskill is widely identified as a conservative Republican. Local and candidate profile sources describe him as advocating for:

Keeping taxes low, including a record of voting against tax increases.
Pro-family and pro-business policies, consistent with conservative priorities.

He also emphasizes a focus on economic growth, job creation,

and conservative governance.

📍 Electoral Performance

In the 2022 election, Gaskill was re-elected to the Indiana State Senate with a strong majority of the vote in District 25.

🧠 Summary

Senator Mike Gaskill is a long-serving Republican legislator representing central Indiana with significant roles in elections and Senate leadership. He brings local business experience to his position and is active on committees that influence election law, tax policy, and family services. His recent committee leadership has placed him in the spotlight on issues like redistricting and election legislation in the Indiana General Assembly.

📊 Mike Gaskill Voting / Scorecard Overview

✔️ Key Vote Records (2025 Session)

From nonpartisan votes tracked by Vote Smart:

Voted yes on the 2025–2027 state budget (HB 1001).
Voted no on a fee excise tax for nonprofit hospitals (HB 1004).
Voted yes on changing misdemeanor imprisonment terms (HB 1014).
Voted on cannabis advertising restrictions (e.g., HB 1014) and other legislative measures.

These reflect his participation in a range of policy areas during the 2025 session and are part of the official legislative record.

📈 Indiana Scorecard Ratings (Historical)

The Indiana Scorecard tracks how closely a legislator’s votes align with its policy priorities.

According to archived data:

2022 score: ~55%
Career average: ~57%
Past yearly scores varied widely (e.g., ~38% in 2021, ~75% in 2020), reflecting changing voting alignments or bill selections across sessions.

(Note: Scorecard methodologies differ across organizations, so these percentages represent one group’s interpretation of “pro-scorecard agenda” votes.)

📍 Redistricting & Election Legislation (2025)

As Chair of the Senate Elections Committee, Gaskill took a visible role in congressional redistricting debates:

He sponsored House Bill 1032, the redistricting bill in the Senate, arguing for its passage before the full chamber vote.

Ultimately, the Senate voted down a mid-decade redistricting measure on a 31–19 vote, with mixed GOP support.

His sponsorship and public statements on these issues show his alignment with leadership priorities on map changes and election policy, even though the final floor vote did not pass.

📌 Summary: What Public Scorecards Indicate

Vote Smart records show he participated in key budget, tax, and criminal justice reform votes during the 2025 legislative session.
Indiana Scorecard historical ratings show a mixed alignment with that organization’s priorities — with scores fluctuating over time.
Redistricting engagement reflects a willingness to sponsor significant election-related legislation, even when controversial.

📌 Notes on Interpretation

Different scorecards measure different things: economic priorities, consumer protections, party loyalty, fiscal policy, etc. The percentages above reflect one specific group’s evaluation, not an official government “grade.”
Vote Smart’s database provides specific roll-call votes but organizes them by topic rather than a single cumulative score.

2.) Second Politician - Elected Official is House District 36 Kyle Pierce

I once voted for and endorsed Kyle Pierce in his first 2 elections. Then his wife Chloe Anagnos started attempting to silence me on behalf of elected officials and I lost all respect for the duo. In fact, I was placed in a time out on FB until July 06, 2026, after Kyle Pierce tagged me in a post and then Chloe Anagnos started in on me.

HD36 Kyle Pierce & wife Chloe Anagnos literally tried to tell me that the Madison County Republican Women's Club Political Action Committee Bylaws supersede the U.S. Constitution. 5 minutes later my entire social media was shut down. Meta just happened to sponsor an event for one of Chloe's many employers. Imagine that.

✔️ Who is Kyle Pierce HD36?

Kyle Pierce is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives from District 36, a seat that includes part of Madison County and Anderson. He assumed office on November 22, 2022 after defeating longtime Democratic incumbent Terri Austin in the 2022 election.

📌Personal Background

Pierce was born and raised in Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana and lives in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana with his family as of 2020 Pandemic Lockdown.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Ball State University and a Juris Doctor (JD) from Indiana University Robert McKinney School of Law. Pierce does not have a license to practice law in Indiana. Career Politician?!?

Before his legislative career, he worked in the nonprofit sector as a development manager. (Lucrative Business to choose?!?)

📊 Political Career

Pierce was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2022, narrowly winning District 36 and flipping the seat from Democratic to Republican control.

He was reelected in 2024 with a stronger margin (about 59% of the vote).

In the House, his committee assignments include the Committee on Financial Institutions (Vice Chair), Elections and Apportionment Committee, and Environmental Affairs Committee.

⚖️ Legislative Focus and Positions

Pierce describes himself as a pragmatic conservative and focuses on issues such as:

Promoting higher-paying jobs and economic opportunities for Hoosiers,

Protecting individual liberties,

Expanding education choice,

Advocating for government transparency and efficiency,

Streamlining regulatory processes to reduce government burden.

📋 Legislative Activity

As a member of the House, Pierce has sponsored and supported legislation on a range of topics including local government finance, tax matters, elections, and issues like consumer data privacy and financial technology regulation.

He has also participated in broader legislative efforts such as debates over congressional redistricting, where he voted with other Republicans to advance a proposed new map in late 2025.

Recognition and Awards

Pierce has received recognition from conservative organizations and local groups for his legislative work and community leadership, including acknowledgment for supporting economic development and policy initiatives.

My personal opinion Kyle Pierce and Chloe Anagnos

targeted Madison County for an easy win.

🧠 Summary

Kyle Pierce is a Republican state legislator from Anderson, Indiana, representing House District 36 since 2022. With a legal education and experience in nonprofit management (quick grant money), he serves on key committees and positions himself as a conservative focused on economic growth, individual rights, and government accountability. His electoral success and legislative roles reflect his ongoing influence in Indiana’s state politics.

This is what he wants the public to believe. BUT behind the scenes his wife is in charge. He follows her around like a squabbling fool. Pierce lets her silence voters and act like a mean girl to me personally then she plays the victim. Both don't want you to know that they are not from here.

Chloe Anagnos is from Elkhart, Indiana and Kyle Pierce is from Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana. Neither of them truly cares about Madison County, Indiana this is more like their steppingstone into higher positions in Indiana politics. The mere fact they silence actual constituents is quite troubling and is a giant red flag and a NO VOTE from me in any future elections.

📊 Kyle Pierce — Voting Record & Scorecard Summary

Official Vote Records (2025 Session)

According to Vote Smart recording of roll-call votes:

Votes For
• SB 326 — Prohibits local governments from hosting or funding “obscene” performances; Pierce voted Yea.
• SJR 21 — Specifies term limits for members of Congress; Pierce voted Yea.
• HB 1004 — Establishes a fee excise tax for nonprofit hospitals; Pierce voted Yea.
• HB 1008 — Establishes a commission to study possible county secession from Illinois; Pierce voted Yea.
• HB 1427 — Local government finance adjustments and expanded tax exemptions; Pierce voted Yea.
• HB 1441 — Allows youth in foster care to open bank accounts; Pierce voted Yea.
• HB 1002 — Changes student/teacher protections and regs; Pierce voted Yea.

Votes Did Not Vote
• HB 1095 — Expands crime guns task force to Lake County; Pierce did not vote.
• HB 1393 — Mandates law enforcement reporting of suspected illegal immigration status; Pierce did not vote.

This list shows Pierce’s participation on a range of legislative topics — from local government finance to social policies — in the 2025 session.

📌 Issue-Based Ratings & Scorecards

Americans for Prosperity – Indiana (AFP-IN)

Rating: 100% (2025) — Pierce received a 100% score from Americans for Prosperity – Indiana, a conservative advocacy group that assesses legislators based on votes consistent with AFP-IN policy priorities. This suggests alignment with this organization’s economic and regulatory positions.

Freedom Index Scorecard

The Freedom Index (John Birch Society) provides a legislator scorecard for Indiana lawmakers. While specific numerical breakdowns are not disclosed in the free search results, Pierce is included in this scorecard database — which typically evaluates how legislators vote on issues tied to individual liberty, fiscal restraint, and limits on government power.

Indiana Chamber Legislative Scorecard

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce publishes an annual scorecard ranking legislators on pro-economy, pro-jobs votes. The 2025 scorecard shows overall ratings for lawmakers but isn’t individually itemized in public preview results; however, Pierce appears in documentation indicating his participation in votes the Chamber tracks.

Other Advocacy Scorecards

Separate attempts to find an ACLU-Indiana civil liberties scorecard did not list Pierce in a published table from 2025, though broader legislative scorecards track civil liberties-related bills without indicating his recorded alignment.

🧠 Redistricting & Major Floor Votes

In December 2025, during discussions about congressional map changes, all Republican House members — including Pierce — voted in favor of advancing a proposed new map that would add Republican-leaning seats in Congress. That overall House vote was 57–41.

💡 Summary — What His Scorecard Shows

Kyle Pierce’s voting pattern in 2025 reflects:

✅ Consistent support on conservative policy votes — including local government restrictions, tax issues, and procedural resolutions like congressional term limits.

✅ Alignment with conservative advocacy groups — he earned a 100% rating from Americans for Prosperity-Indiana.

✅ Participation in major Republican floor votes — including the House vote to advance the proposed congressional map in late 2025.

📌 Notes on Scorecard Use

VoteSmart and AFP-IN ratings reflect selective issue votes tied to category priorities and advocacy group positions — they should be interpreted in that context rather than as an official “grade.”

Freedom Index and Chamber scorecards provide broader ideological or economic voting context where available but may not publish full detail without subscription access.

🧾 Sources and Where to Verify

VoteSmart Key Votes for Kyle Pierce — specific votes from the 2025 session.

Freedom Index Legislator Scorecard — ideological alignment database.

Indiana Chamber Legislative Scorecard (2025) — pro-economy and workforce policy votes.

Ballotpedia — office tenure and election summaries.

3.) Third Politician - Elected Official is House District 31 Lori Gross - Reaves

✔️Who is Rep. Lori Gross-Reaves HD31?

Lori Goss-Reaves is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives for House District 31, which includes portions of Grant County and Madison County in Indiana. She assumed office on June 1, 2023, after being selected by a Republican caucus to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Rep. Ann Vermilion.

📌Personal & Professional Background

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University (BS)
- Master’s in social work (MSW) from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
- Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from Capella University

Career:
Prior to her legislative role, Goss-Reaves worked for many years as a licensed clinical social worker. Her professional focus included helping children with developmental disabilities, survivors of abuse, and families in need of mental health support. In addition to her clinical work, she was a professor of social work and director of field placement at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Authorship & Personal Story:
She is the daughter of a Navy corpsman killed in action during the Vietnam War, which inspired her to write the book “Kiss Lori for Me,” a tribute to her father’s service and sacrifice.

Family & Residence:
Goss-Reaves lives in Marion, Indiana, with her husband, Eric. They have five adult children and five grandchildren.

📊Political Career & Service

How She Took Office

Lori Goss-Reaves was selected in May 2023 by a private Republican caucus (Russ Willis) to fill the remaining term of the retiring Rep. Ann Vermilion.

She officially took the oath of office on June 1, 2023.

She subsequently ran for election and was elected unopposed in 2024 to continue serving as the representative for House District 31. Yet she doesn't show up to talk with constituents. Lori may be a nice person, but I am not impressed.

📋Committees & Legislative Roles

Representative Goss-Reaves serves on key legislative committees

that shape state policy:

Insurance Committee — Vice Chair
Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee — Member
Public Health Committee — Member

⚖️Legislative Activity & Policy Positions

Based on the Just the Facts / VoteSmart

voting record from the 2025 legislative session:

Voted Yea on major budget and redistricting legislation (e.g., HB 1001 and HB 1032).
Voted Yea for a fee excise tax on nonprofit hospitals and for prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and state government.
Voted Yea on public health and education-related measures (e.g., SB 442, requiring certain instructional materials to be approved and posted publicly).
Voted Nay on requiring earned wage access services to obtain licensing and regular reporting requirements.

These votes reflect alignment with typical Republican legislative priorities in Indiana during the 2025 session.

Community Engagement & Initiatives

In addition to her legislative work, Goss-Reaves has promoted community recognition programs, such as the “Heart of 31 Award,” which honors local volunteers and public servants who contribute significantly to their communities.

She frequently highlights constituent service and community involvement, emphasizing outreach to local residents and recognition of service efforts.

🧠 Summary

Representative Lori Goss-Reaves is a Republican state legislator representing District 31 in the Indiana House of Representatives. She brought to her role decades of experience in social work and community service and continues to focus on state policy through her committee assignments in insurance, family and children, and public health. Her path to office came through a caucus selection following a resignation, and she was subsequently elected to continue in the seat.

Her legislative voting record shows support for conservative policy initiatives and alignment with her party’s priorities during the 2025 session.

📊 Lori Goss-Reaves — Voting Record & Scorecards

✅ Official Roll-Call Voting Highlights (2025 Session)

Based on non-partisan Vote Smart analysis of key House votes in 2025, Lori Goss-Reaves voted “Yea” (in favor) on many major bills, including:

HB 1032 — Amends congressional districts (House passage 57–41)
HB 1001 — State budget for 2025-27
HB 1004 — Fee excise tax for nonprofit hospitals
HB 1014 — Changes misdemeanor terms of imprisonment
SB 140 — Pharmacy benefit management reform
SB 289 — Prohibits DEI programs in schools/state government
SB 475 — Prohibits noncompete agreements for physicians
HB 1390 — Prohibits cannabis advertising
SB 442 — Requires school “human sexuality” curriculum approval & posting
HB 1008 — Commission to study county secession from Illinois to Indiana
HB 1461 — Toll authority and road funding measures
HB 1393 — Law enforcement reporting for suspected illegal immigration
SJR 21 — Congressional term limits resolution

Voted “No” on at least one measure that advanced earned wage access services licensing requirements:

HB 1125 — Rep. Goss-Reaves voted Nay on requiring earned wage access providers to obtain licenses and submit regular reports.

These votes illustrate her alignment with Republican legislative priorities on budget, regulation, public health, and election-related matters during the 2025 session.

📈 Advocacy Scorecards & Ratings

ACLU of Indiana Score (2024)

Goss-Reaves received a 50% rating from the ACLU of Indiana, indicating a mixed alignment with that civil liberties organization’s policy positions as of 2024.

Indiana Manufacturers Association

Received a 71% rating from the Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA), a business-oriented group that evaluates votes on economic and manufacturing policy.

Indiana Legislative Scorecard (Freedom Index)

According to The Freedom Index scorecard — a report tracking votes related to liberty-oriented principles — Goss-Reaves’s 2025-2026 session pro-liberty score is 33%, with a cumulative score around 50% overall. This suggests she has split alignment on those measures relative to the scorecard’s criteria.

Indiana Chamber of Commerce Scorecard (2025)

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce 2025 Legislator Scorecard tracks pro-economy and pro-jobs votes. This scorecard shows overall House member ratings but does not list individual scores in the publicly available summary; however, Goss-Reaves’s votes are included in the scoring data used for that report.

📌 Interpretation of Her Scorecard Pattern

Overall Voting Alignment:

✍️ Consistently voted “Yes” on budget, taxation, regulatory reform, and majority Republican bills in 2025.
✔️ Mixed results on earned wage access and at least one procedural vote.

Advocacy Ratings Indicate:

📊 50% ACLU score — suggests moderate alignment with civil liberties priorities as judged by that group.
📈 71% IMA score — shows a generally favorable rating on manufacturing/economic policies.
📉 Freedom Index score around 33% (2025-26) — suggests lower alignment with that organization’s “pro-liberty” benchmarks for fiscal/social issues.

Scores from different organizations reflect varying priorities — economic growth, civil liberties, or individual liberties — and can differ significantly depending on the criteria used.

🧾 Sources & Where to Verify

Vote Smart key votes for Lori Goss-Reaves (2025 legislative session) — list of how she voted on major bills.

ACLU of Indiana and IMA ratings (2024) — issue-based scorecards.

Freedom Index legislative scorecard — pro-liberty vote evaluation.

Indiana Chamber of Commerce 2025 scorecard — pro-economy/industry voting indicators.

4.) Fourth Politician - Elected Official is House District 35 Elizabeth Rowray

🏛️ Who is Rep. Elizabeth Rowray?

Elizabeth Rowray is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, serving House District 35, which includes portions of Delaware County and Madison County. She has served in the General Assembly since 2020.

🎓 Background & Career

Hometown / Roots: Publicly identifies as being from Delaware County, where she attended Muncie Burris High School.
Education: Graduate of Ball State University.
Professional Experience:
- Former legislative director in Washington, D.C.
- Longtime leader in economic development, serving as President/CEO of the Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce / Muncie–Delaware County Economic Development Alliance.

Her professional background places her at the intersection of government, lobbying, and economic development.

🧑‍⚖️ Committees & Legislative Influence

Representative Rowray serves on several influential House committees, including:

Ways and Means Committee 💰
Insurance Committee 🏥
Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee 👨‍👩‍👧

The Ways and Means Committee is particularly significant, as it controls budgetary matters and funding priorities across the state.

🧾 Legislative Focus & Activity

Rowray’s legislative activity has largely centered around:

Child welfare and foster care policy
Economic development initiatives
Business and workforce-related legislation

She has sponsored and supported bills related to family services, workforce development, and economic growth, aligning with traditional Republican legislative priorities.

📊 Voting & Policy Alignment (High-Level)

Based on publicly available voting records and session summaries:

She generally votes with House Republican leadership on budgetary and procedural legislation.

She has supported state budget packages, regulatory frameworks, and social policy bills advanced by the majority caucus.

Her voting pattern reflects institutional alignment rather than frequent deviation or dissent.

📍 Madison County Context

Although her district primarily centers on Delaware County, Rep. Rowray’s role overlaps into Madison County, where she appears at regional political events and is often listed alongside other Madison County–area Republican officials.

This overlap places her within broader regional power networks, even when her primary constituency lies outside Madison County proper.

🧠 Big Picture Takeaway

Elizabeth Rowray is best described as an establishment Republican legislator with:

Deep ties to economic development and institutional leadership
Significant influence through Ways and Means
A voting record that closely follows party leadership priorities
Regional political reach that extends into Madison County

She represents continuity and stability within the Republican caucus rather than reform or insurgent politics.

📊 Elizabeth Rowray — Voting Scorecard Summary

🗳️ Key Roll-Call Votes (Recent Sessions)

Based on publicly available roll-call records (Vote Smart / Indiana General Assembly):

✅ State Budget (HB 1001) — Voted YES
Supported the biennial state budget aligned with House Republican leadership priorities.
✅ Congressional Redistricting / Map Changes — Voted YES
Supported advancing revised congressional district maps when considered by the House.
✅ Nonprofit Hospital Tax / Fee Measures — Voted YES
Supported legislation imposing additional fees or excise taxes on nonprofit hospitals.
✅ DEI Restrictions — Voted YES
Supported legislation restricting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs in certain public institutions.
✅ School Curriculum Oversight Bills — Voted YES
Supported additional requirements for review and posting of instructional materials.

Overall, her roll-call votes show strong alignment with House Republican caucus leadership on fiscal, social, and procedural issues.

📈 Advocacy & Organizational Scorecards

⚠️ Important note: These scores reflect the priorities of the issuing organizations, not neutral “grades.” Different groups measure very different things.

🏛️ Indiana Chamber of Commerce 💼

Rating: Generally favorable
Indicates consistent alignment with pro-business and economic development priorities.
(Rowray’s background in economic development closely aligns with this scorecard’s criteria.)

⚖️ ACLU of Indiana

Rating: Low to mixed (historically)
Reflects disagreement with ACLU positions on civil liberties, voting access, and social policy.

🗽 Freedom Index (John Birch Society)

Rating: Mid-range
Suggests partial alignment with “limited government / liberty” benchmarks, but not consistently high.

(Exact percentages vary by session and bill selection.)

🧭 Voting Pattern Analysis

Elizabeth Rowray’s voting record shows:

✔️ High caucus loyalty — rarely breaks from Republican leadership
✔️ Strong pro-business orientation, consistent with her professional background
✔️ Support for centralized oversight in education, elections, and public institutions
➖ Limited evidence of independent or dissenting votes on high-profile issues

She functions as a reliable establishment vote, not a swing or reform-minded legislator.

🧠 Scorecard Takeaway

Elizabeth Rowray scores well with:

Business and economic-development organizations
Republican leadership priorities

She scores poorly or mixed with:

Civil-liberties-focused organizations
Groups emphasizing voter access or institutional independence

In short: predictable, leadership-aligned, and institutionally trusted — especially on budget and economic matters.

5.) Fifth Politician - Elected Official is House District 53 Ethan Lawson

🏛️ Who is Ethan Lawson?

Ethan Lawson is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing House District 53, which includes portions of Hancock County and Madison County. He took office after winning the 2024 general election and was sworn in on November 19, 2024.

🎓 Personal Background & Early Life

Lifelong Hoosier: Lawson grew up in central Indiana and describes himself as a lifelong resident of the state, emphasizing local community roots.

Education: He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University while working his way through school.

Work & Service: Lawson has worked for the Indiana National Guard and has been active in volunteer and community service, including serving as vice chair of the Hancock County Republican Party.

Family & Community: He and his wife Holly live in Greenfield, Indiana, and are members of Otterbein Methodist Church.

🏛️ Political Career & Office

Election & District: Lawson ran as the Republican nominee for House District 53 in 2024 and won with a strong majority, succeeding long-serving Rep. Bob Cherry.

District Composition: House District 53 includes parts of Hancock County and Madison County, giving Lawson a role in representing both local communities.

📋 Committee Assignments

Representative Lawson serves on several key House committees, which shape legislative review and policy outcomes:

Elections and Apportionment Committee 🗳️ — Focuses on election law, voting procedures, and districting.

Roads and Transportation Committee 🚧 — Deals with infrastructure, highways, and transportation safety.

Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee 🪖 — Addresses issues affecting veterans, public safety operations, and related matters.

These assignments place him squarely in areas that affect both civic processes and community infrastructure.

🧾 Legislative Activity & Policy Interests

Lawson has been active in championing legislation and policy initiatives on issues his office states are important for families and communities, including:

Housing affordability protections — proposals aimed at homeowners and renters, including requiring broader member consent for HOA fee increases.
Child care access — legislative efforts aimed at removing barriers and supporting families.
Public safety & bureaucracy reduction — bills aimed at improving efficiency in safety inspections and regulation.
Accountability in local government — proposals to increase oversight of boards and unelected appointees.
Small business support — legislation simplifying processes for auto dealers and small enterprises.

Earlier sessions saw him support property tax cuts and co-author laws to strengthen support for the Indiana National Guard and local police.

📊 Political Profile & Priorities

Lawson’s public messaging and candidate materials emphasize:

Conservative principles — commitment to limited government, individual rights, and traditional values.

Support for law enforcement and veterans — aligning with his service background and committee focus.

Economic growth and small business support — reflecting his business education and community engagement.

Community responsiveness — holding town halls and soliciting constituent feedback on priorities.

He has identified himself as an NRA member and been endorsed by groups such as the Indiana Farm Bureau, reflecting alignment with Second Amendment and agricultural community interests.

🗳️ 2024 Election & Support

Lawson ran as the Republican nominee in the 2024 cycle and won with approximately 70% of the vote, indicating strong support in District 53.

His campaign messaging highlighted conservative leadership, community service, and support for local priorities.

🧠 Summary

Ethan Lawson is a first-term Republican state representative rooted in central Indiana. His profile shows:

A background in business, service with the Indiana National Guard, and local party leadership.

Committee roles in elections, transportation, and public safety — all areas with direct community impact.

Policy activity focused on family support, housing, public safety, and government accountability.

Strong electoral support in his first race and continued positioning as an engaged local legislator.

📊 Ethan Lawson — Voting Scorecard Summary

⚠️ Context note: Ethan Lawson is a first-term representative (sworn in Nov. 2024). That means fewer historical votes and fewer full scorecards compared to long-serving legislators. What follows reflects early-session voting behavior and alignment, not a long career average.

🗳️ Key Roll-Call Votes (Early Sessions)

Based on Indiana General Assembly records and Vote Smart summaries:

✅ State Budget & Procedural Caucus Votes — Voted YES
Lawson has voted in alignment with House Republican leadership on budgetary and procedural matters brought to the floor.
✅ Election & Administration Bills — Voted YES
As a member of the Elections and Apportionment Committee, Lawson has supported Republican-backed election administration and oversight measures.
✅ Public Safety & Law Enforcement Measures — Voted YES
Consistently supported legislation tied to law enforcement, public safety operations, and veterans-related policy.
➖ No notable dissenting votes recorded
To date, there is little evidence of floor breaks from caucus positions.

Early takeaway: Lawson is voting as a reliable caucus-aligned freshman legislator.

📈 Advocacy & Organizational Scorecards

⚠️ Many advocacy groups have not yet issued full numeric scores due to his short tenure. What follows reflects alignment trends, not final grades.

🏛️ Indiana Republican Caucus Alignment

High alignment
Voting record shows consistent support of leadership-backed bills and committee priorities.

💼 Business & Pro-Growth Groups

Expected favorable alignment
Based on votes and sponsorships tied to small business, housing, and regulatory simplification.

⚖️ Civil Liberties Organizations (e.g., ACLU-IN)

Likely low alignment
Based on support for Republican election, public safety, and social policy positions.

🗽 Liberty-Focused Scorecards (e.g., Freedom Index)

Too early for a firm score
Committee choices and votes suggest partial alignment, but not enough data for a definitive percentage.

🧭 Voting Pattern Analysis

Ethan Lawson’s voting behavior indicates:

✔️ Strong caucus loyalty (typical for a first-term member)
✔️ Law-and-order emphasis, consistent with committee assignments
✔️ Pro-election-oversight posture
➖ No clear independent voting streak yet

He is operating as a disciplined freshman vote, not a swing or dissenting legislator.

🧠 Scorecard Takeaway

Ethan Lawson currently scores as:

🟢 Reliable for Republican leadership
🟢 Consistent with public safety and election-oversight priorities
🟡 Still developing an independent legislative identity
🔵 Too early for long-term trend conclusions

In short: predictable, aligned, and still building a record.

6.) Sixth Politician - Elected Official is House District 88 Chris Jetter

🏛️ Who is Rep. HD88 Chris Jeter?

Chris Jeter is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing House District 88.

📍 District and how he got the seat

Jeter was appointed to the HD-88 seat in August 2020 by Republican precinct committeemen after a vacancy.

He won re-election in 2024 to continue representing District 88.

🎓 Background and professional profile

Public bios describe him as an attorney and small business owner (law practice), with ties to Fishers/Hamilton County.

Wikipedia (secondary source) lists him as an attorney/politician and notes U.S. Navy / Navy Reserve service.

🧑‍⚖️ Committees and influence

Jeter was appointed Chair of the House Judiciary Committee (a major gatekeeper committee for civil/criminal law, courts, and high-profile policy fights).

🧾 Legislative activity and issue areas

Tracking sites list Jeter as an author/sponsor on bills including judiciary/immigration-related measures (example shown: HB1039 in 2025).

Local coverage shows him publicly discussing major session priorities (example: commentary around Senate Bill 1 and session wrap-up).

🧭 “What he is” in plain terms

Jeter is best described as a caucus-trusted leadership legislator with high influence through Judiciary, and a profile built around law, public safety, courts, and conservative policy priorities.

📊 Chris Jeter — Voting Scorecard Summary

🗳️ Key Roll-Call Voting Behavior

Because Indiana roll-call data isn’t compiled into a single public scorecard for every session, we piece together Jeter’s voting patterns from known votes and legislative records:

Republican Leadership Alignment: Jeter consistently votes with the House Republican majority on major policy and procedural bills, including budgetary and judiciary-related legislation.

Redistricting Support: On mid-decade redistricting proposals (e.g., HB 1032 in 2025), most Republicans voted in favor in committee or floor efforts to advance maps; Jeter’s recorded attendance shows some session roll call excused status in one instance, but overall he aligns with the majority Republican position on election-map related votes.

Issue-Linked Votes: His record includes “Yea” votes on a variety of bills affecting civil rights, university policy issues (such as SB 202 related to tenure and diversity policies), voting registration laws, and criminal justice or voter restriction efforts in prior sessions.

Summary of roll-call trend:
He votes consistently with Republican leadership on high-priority issues, particularly those tied to judiciary policy, social policy, and institutional regulations.

📈 Advocacy & Organizational Scorecards

🧠 Freedom Index Scorecard

2024 Score: ~61% (Lifetime) — According to the Indiana Legislative Scorecard based on constitutional and limited-government principles, Rep. Jeter’s lifetime rating was about 61% as of the most recent published session. This reflects moderate alignment with the scorecard’s “constitution-based / limited governance” criteria.

⚖️ ACLU of Indiana

Civil Liberties/Civil Rights Ratings:
- In 2024, mixed ratings were recorded, including votes on SB 202 and other education/civil liberties issues — his positions resulted in varied scores (e.g., ratings reported as 50% and 0% for certain issues at different times).
- Historical ACLU ratings for particular years were low (0%) and moderate (50%), indicating variable support on civil liberties measures based on how the organization interprets his votes.

💼 Indiana Chamber of Commerce Scorecard (2025)

Rep. Chris Jeter was named a Small Business Champion by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for the 2025 legislative session — a designation reflecting favorable support on pro-business / pro-jobs legislation.

🧭 Voting Pattern Summary

Chris Jeter’s voting record reflects:

📌 Strong loyalty to GOP leadership on major floor and committee votes.
🟢 Positive recognition from business advocacy groups (e.g., Chamber of Commerce Small Business Champion).
⚖️ Moderate score on constitutional/limited-government metrics (Freedom Index ~61%).
🔵 Mixed alignment with civil liberties advocacy positions (variable ACLU ratings across issues and years).

🔍 What This Means in Plain Terms

Republican Alignment: Jeter votes consistently with Republican leadership on budget, social policy, judiciary, and administrative issues.

Business Support: He earns credit from business-friendly scorecards, indicating legislative choices that align with economic and industry priorities.

Liberty & Civil Rights Scores Vary: His ratings from civil liberties trackers fluctuate, suggesting support on some measures and disagreement on others, depending on issue focus and organizational criteria.

No Outlier Votes: There’s no strong pattern of breaking from the majority on high-profile floor votes — his record is generally predictable for a leadership-trusted legislator.

🧾 Sources & Where to Verify

Vote Smart — Jeter voting summary & issue ratings (civil liberties data).
Freedom Index Scorecard (John Birch Society) — lifetime liberty-oriented score.
Indiana Chamber of Commerce recognition (Small Business Champion note).
Roll call patterns from legislative records — HB 1032 committee/floor and related votes.

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Closing Reflection

As this section comes to a close, I’m honestly stunned by what I’ve watched unfold in Madison County.

The Republican Party I loved, worked for, and served for most of my life has effectively been handed over to people who are not from here. That didn’t happen by accident. Someone’s agenda is clear.

What I see is an intentional move by the Indiana establishment to plant a slate of younger, more controllable politicians into Madison County. And it doesn’t seem to matter whether they are kind, qualified, or even connected to this community. What matters is one thing: they will carry out the will of the R.I.N.O. wing of the party.

Just as troubling is how this power structure is being protected. Political nepotism has become normalized, and political insulation has been built around certain individuals and families — shielding them from accountability while silencing those who speak out. When leadership circles are made up of spouses, allies, and insiders, criticism is no longer tolerated and transparency disappears.

Once Chloe Anagnos was given influence here, it became clear that her focus included targeting and attempting to discredit me. If that behavior is a preview of what’s coming to Madison County politics, then the direction we’re headed should concern everyone who values integrity and accountability.

I will not support the version of the Republican Party being shaped under the Anagnos model. Especially when I’ve voted for many of these now-elected officials long before anyone in this community even knew who Chloe Anagnos or Kyle Pierce were.

Adding Nick Freeman to this mix only reinforces my concerns.

This isn’t about personalities anymore. It’s about control, consolidation, nepotism, and insulation — and a party that no longer resembles the principles it once claimed to stand for.

And I refuse to stay silent about that.